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Salary for this role£25,272 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 6136, Senior care workers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

The Band 2 Clinical Support Worker will work as part of the Discharge Unit team to support the safe and timely discharge of medically fit patients from hospital.

The post holder will assist with the transfer of patients from wards to the Discharge Unit and provide appropriate care and support while patients await their final discharge arrangements. Working under the direction of the Band 3 Clinical Support Worker and Registered Nurse/Coordinator, they will help ensure patients are comfortable, appropriately prepared for discharge and that relevant documentation, medication, property and equipment accompany the patient.

The role requires good communication, teamwork and the ability to work flexibly within a busy environment to support effective patient flow and a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

Safely collect and escort medically fit patients from wards to the Discharge Unit.

Ensure patients arrive with the correct property, clothing, documentation, medication, mobility aids and other required equipment.

Welcome and settle patients into the Unit, providing refreshments, personal care, toileting assistance, meals and reassurance as required.

Support patients to be clean, comfortable and appropriately dressed and prepared for discharge.

Complete relevant admission and transfer documentation, including CareFlow and Discharge Unit records.

Accurately update the Unit whiteboard with relevant discharge information.

Ensure medications are handled safely and promptly handed to a Registered Nurse for secure storage.

Provide patients with appropriate information about their discharge arrangements within the boundaries of the Band 2 role, escalating questions or concerns when necessary.

Support discharge activities as directed by the Registered Nurse/Coordinator and complete relevant checks and SOPs.

Work flexibly with the wider team to support safe, timely discharge and effective patient flow.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4037E-11-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Care Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues

Experience

Desirable

Experience of care

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education & training package
Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.